Job summary
We are looking for social workers who strive for excellence, you will have a passion for safeguarding and supporting lives that matter to residents. We are an innovative driven authority which delivers excellent safeguarding practice. The authority is well led by a committed experienced leadership team. We are looking for a motivated, talented Social Worker in Adult Social Care with experience in Safeguarding. We are looking for an individual who can demonstrate great communication skills and the ability to build and maintain relationships with colleagues, young adults and health care providers.
Main duties of the job
About the Role:Safeguarding is pivotal in Adult Social Care and Reading Borough Council are committed to ensuring that people can live safely, free from abuse or harm.
This role is varied and fast paced but also provides the opportunity for personal development and growth.
It is essential that applicants have experience of working with safeguarding high standards of practice and can demonstrate understanding of the relevant legislation and how this is applied to keep people safe. Involving the person in any safeguarding activity is key and we would like to see evidence of how this has been achieved. As part of this role you will be screening safeguarding concerns as well undertaking section 42 enquiries.
As a Social Worker you will be able to also demonstrate a robust understanding of risk and of the various kinds of harm and abuse which a person might be at risk of experiencing.
Working for Reading you will have the opportunity to develop your own Continued Professional Development either through formal training (such as Practice Educator, BIA or AMHP) and through vocational activities/informal training.
We offer a flexible working environment with a mixture of home working and access to an office based in the centre of Reading.
You will need to have:
- A degree or equivalent in Social Work
- Registration with Social Work England
- Understanding of the Care Act 2014 and all other legislation related to safeguarding adults practice is required.
About us
Our offerA competitive salary alongside a range of benefits including:
- Generous holiday entitlement - 25 days holiday each year plus bank holidays - rising to 33 days after 10 years' service, with the option to buy additional leave
- Maternity, adoption, parental and sick pay
- A wide range of flexible working opportunities
- Access to a range of training and learning opportunities to help you develop
- Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
- On-site day nursery (Kennet Day nursery) rated outstanding by Ofsted, and a salary sacrifice scheme to help lower the cost of your nursery fees
- Season Ticket Loan - a loan to help with the cost of your rail or bus journey, to and from work
- Lease car salary sacrifice scheme allowing you to lease a brand new, greener car for three years. The monthly fee includes insurance, servicing and road tax
- Salary sacrifice scheme for Additional Voluntary Contributions (AVCs) to help you save for your retirement
If you would like to find out more about this role and the team, please contact Karen Glaister (Safeguarding Strategic Lead) or Karen.Glaister@reading.gov.uk
Date posted
28 April 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£34,314 to £44,708 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
F0037-25-0002
Job locations
Civic Offices
Bridge Street
Reading
Berkshire
RG1 2LU
Employer details
Employer name
Reading Borough Council
Address
Civic Offices
Bridge Street
Reading
Berkshire
RG1 2LU
Employer's website
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